Sussex, WI · $
We opened the Thirsty Duck Wauwatosa in June of 2015 with the hopes of providing the area with more than just a restaurant. Instead, we wanted to offer not only great food but incredible drinks and entertainment as well. With the overwhelming success, we opened our second location with 18 mini bowling lanes in May of 2017 in Sussex. The rules are the same as regular bowling, everything is just 1/4 the size. Our goal is to provide our guest with the cleanest, safest and most enjoyable experience possible. We take an immense amount of pride in what we do and we always aim to make each guest a repeat customer. So come and give us a try and let us make your experience unforgettable!
“This was my first time visiting, and the setting really stood out right away. You’re dining inside a small bowling alley and bar, which gives it a unique and fun atmosphere. The space is cozy and has a charm that makes the experience feel a little different from your typical restaurant. The food was excellent and clearly made with care, and the service matched it perfectly. The staff were very friendly and helpful, making sure everything went smoothly from start to finish. Overall, it was a great experience and definitely a place I’d come back to again.”
“I had my brother-in-law's Celebration of Life party at the Thirsty Duck in Sussex for about 55 people. Jessica Neuhaus, the event sales manager, was great to work with and with her help we pulled off a great party. We were able to have a private part with plenty of room for everyone. Even the kids had a great time with the duck pin bowling and corn hole. We had the Southern Style BBQ dinner with pulled pork, smoked brisket and chicken. And, the food was Amazing! I had nothing but compliments from our guest and really it was all the Thirsty Duck. I highly recommend this venue for your next party. Lisa D.”
“Had no problem reserving lanes for us to bowl. I took my family of 5 bowling last weekend. We had a blast! A definite revisit will have to be scheduled. Atmosphere: Was electric Food: Was amazing!! Adult Drink: Were outstanding Service: Was top notch! Can’t wait to visit again. Thanks for the fun experience!”
“The food was decent. The tables were a bit odd with flaps, so had to be careful not to lean on it too much. The service was good.”
“I hadn't been to this place since it was The Boneyard but it was a place in the middle of a few friends so we met here for dinner. I had the Buffalo Chicken Rolls and a buddy had the Reuben Rolls. I thought both were good but gave the edge to the Buffalo Rolls, they just had more flavor. I had the Caesar salad with blackened chicken for my entrée. It was good but not sure why it's called a Caesar salad when it had olives and tomatoes. I don't remember Julius designing it that way but it was fresh and tasty. I had the Raspberry Lemon Drop Cake and that was really good. It was layered so I was afraid it would fall apart but it didn't, not even on the last bite. I had two bourbons to drink, a double Buffalo trace on the rocks and a single Makers on the rocks. What surprised me and ate at me a little bit is that I got charged $2 per drink for ice. There is a separate line on the receipt where it says rocks. If they would have built that into the price of the drink I wouldn't have noticed but seriously? Is that a thing? There is mini bowling here, which nobody was playing because trivia was going on. Overall, good food and worth a stop.”
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